The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
The loss of Lulu’s Dim Sum still stings. However, the blow has been softened by the appearance of Boltwood in its stead—a really good restaurant that could prove unstoppable once it hits its stride. Boltwood is the name of the freshman wing (and favorite cafeteria) at Evanston Township High School, the alma mater of Chef […]
In celebration of the publication of the “Green City Market Cookbook”—and summer in general—we’re featuring this fresh and wonderful recipe from Purple Asparagus. According to volunteer Melissa Graham, Purple Asparagus is “a nonprofit organization that educates children, families, and the community about healthful, sustainable food.” Green City Market is an inspiration to them as they teach […]
Highwood welcomes P.M. Prime, a new steakhouse helmed by James Beard Award-nominee Dominic Zampano. Ably abetted by legendary Chicago sommelier Robert Bansberg as General Manager, Zampano is shaking up the standard steakhouse menu with dishes like Beer-Battered Soft Shell Crab with Sweet Corn; Mushroom and Oxtail Risotto with Pecan; Chicken-Fried Steak with Pickled Onions; and […]
Michelin stars are elusive. In Europe, the awarding of a star can make or break a restaurant; it can increase attendance exponentially. Losing a star can be catastrophic. Chef Bernard Loiseau, chef/owner of La Côte d’Or, committed suicide in 2003 when it was rumored that he was slipping from three stars to two. The Michelin […]
Summertime, and the living is easy…and humid. Happily, there are lots of new restaurant openings to keep things cool. Red Meat and More In Highwood, PM Prime (310 Green Bay Road, Highwood, 847-433-0600) is making waves in the old Gabriel’s location. With James Beard Award-nominee Chef Dominic Zumpano at the helm, they’re putting a new […]
Evanston is the perfect blend of urban and suburban. It’s filled with funky, trendy shops and restaurants that cater to forward thinking North Shore denizens, especially those that like to eat well. You can easily reach the Dempster Street shopping district via the “L,” or walk from the nearby Metra stops at Davis or Main […]
Plenty has happened since my last column, so let’s just get right down to it. The Chicago restaurant world is abuzz with the big news: the James Beard Awards (the industry’s Oscars) are moving to Chicago. I can only imagine the backroom discussions with the Rahminator on this one! This coveted annual awards ceremony, produced […]
Celebrating the Fourth of July? That’s a given. But if you’re really committed to your theme, you’ll need red, white and blue cocktails. Luckily, we’ve paired up with CÎROC Vodka for these great cocktail recipes to set the mood. Mix up a few pitchers and you’re good to go. Now, all you need are the […]
LYFE Kitchen has claimed a very unusual space for their new site in Evanston: the’60s-era round building that once housed bank tellers. Now, a different story is being told in the totally rehabbed space, filled with bright, optimistic colors and sunlight. Eero Saarinen would be proud. Even if the company ethos of LYFE Kitchen is […]
